Why ACES?

Are you considering the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences? If so, this post is for you! I have been at the University of Illinois for a year and am positive I made the right choice with the College of ACES.

There are 8 departments within the College and over 40 majors and concentrations available.  Concentrations within the College range from Family Studies, Ag Accounting, Urban Forestry, and 42 others.  There is a concentration for almost any area of interest.  The departments available are listed below:
-Agricultural and Biological Engineering
-Agricultural and Consumer Education
-Animal Sciences
-Crop Sciences
-Food Science and Human Nutrition
-Human and Community Development
-Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
-Division of Nutritional Sciences

Worried about the large classes and being a 'number' rather than a 'name'? Well, in Fall 2009 the College of ACES had 2,433 undergraduate students and 981 academic staff.  That equals out to 3 students per academic staff.  From my personal experience, professors are genuinely interested in the students and their future plans.  The classes are a size that allows professor interaction and class participation.

Need something to do besides class? Academics are the main focus at the University of Illinois.  However, the College also encourages extracurricular activities.  There are over 25 students organizations within the College of ACES and at least one of these is sure to be of interest to you.  Clubs range from livestock judging teams to Agriculture and Consumer Economics Club (ACE Club).

Worried about school in financial terms?  Over $1 Million in scholarships is given out for the College of ACES students.  These scholarships are academic and need-based.  Students are strongly encouraged to apply annually for these awards.

So, if you are looking for a top-ranked school with award-winning professors and many extracurricular activities, the University of Illinois, College of ACES is for you!